I see. [ Minato nods but -- doesn't really seem too fussed about it, though seeing how Teddie looks as he says it prompts him to reach out and put a hand on Teddie's shoulder. Teddie seems pretty tactile, so maybe it'll help assure him that Minato really doesn't care about Teddie being a shadow. It's just nice to know. ]

... I don't mind if you're a Shadow. I actually had a close friend who was a Shadow back home. ... Besides, you're still Teddie-kun, regardless of what you are.